Lady'S-Mantle
Alchemilla Mollis
Overview
Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady's-Mantle, is a charming perennial featuring scalloped, velvety, soft green leaves spanning up to 6 inches across. In summer, it boasts loose clusters of tiny, star-shaped, yellow-green flowers reaching about 18 inches tall. It thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders or groundcover, it offers excellent foliage texture and is known for its ease of care.
Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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